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Bending Blades cocktail

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Serve in

a Coupe glass...
1½ fl oz Patrón Silver Tequila (green seal) 100% agave tequila
½ fl oz Suze gentian liqueur
½ fl oz Manzanilla Sherry
¾ fl oz Pamplemousse rosé (pink grapefruit) liqueur
¾ fl oz Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)
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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

This tequila based cocktail is bitter before turning bittersweet, then finishes with a long bitter finish. It won’t be for everybody but for those who appreciate the flavour of gentiane liqueur will appreciate this drink for its simplicity and originality.

About:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Christopher Day at General Lee's, Los Angeles, USA.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 194 calories in one serving of Bending Blades cocktail.

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